Well. Lorrie...this item came in several sizes., and stages of bleaching.
If marked WIT it should be white, but I have some...exposed to the light for
a long time that is a lovely eggshell...a tad lighter than the 'gebroken
wit' ( off white) that they sold. It is Linen, and Belgian a that. About
the early 70's I ordered quite a bit from the FFR factory (A spinning
factory located in Aalst ), the Brilliant is the same as gassed... came in
white off white,kreme, ecru and unbleached and matte. I still have
some,...(some sizes gone,) and still use it. The bit that discolored..had
been left on bobbins. Used to come as fine as 140/2, down to 10/2. I have
not seen it on the market for years.....The company first discontinued the
70/2 as it was being purchased by clothing manufacturers. I did not
follow the progress of the company , as I had ordered so much....apparently
a lifetime supply! The only one I used up was the 40/2..... on a couple of
rather large projects and I gave some away...made nice gifts for new
lacers. I even sold some. Never thought I would not be able to replace it
in kind.
In my experience it sizes quite well with other linens....in case you want
to know the size.
I still have your magz. that I promised.. I have added another 1917 MENTOR
that was about lace. Really choicey! I hate that word..... I keep
finding things, as I do not teach or lecture, anymore I really do not need
these. Hang in the gal!!!!!
Possible hint...if this cone is dry...place in plastic bag, blow some of
your moist breath into the bag, quickly seal tightly and freeze...oh for
about two weeks. It can stay indefinately. This works for most any dried
out thread. Dry rot of threads is lack of moisture.......or so an old
quilter told me!!!!
Smiles, BarbE
Texas......
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